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Reader Responses: Marriages We Most Admire

Their Marriage Was a Train Wreck

Roger and Tonya Haskin had no clue about marriage.

Bitterness Is Like a Dirty Diaper

Forgiveness is the key to getting rid of the nasty emotions churning inside you.

Forgiving the Unforgivable: Marital Unfaithf...

My husband could not ignore the fact that I had an affair, but he chose to let go of my offense. Then I had to learn how to receive it.

Help! I Married a Sinner

It didn't take long for me to realize my spouse would fail. It gave me the opportunity to practice what I preached.

It All Starts With the Cross

Kirk and Chelsea Cameron describe what has made their “Hollywood marriage” work.

What It Means to Forgive

Thinking about forgiveness in terms of four basic decisions helps us forgive others the way God forgives us.

When It’s Hard to Forgive

As Christians, we can excuse the unforgivable in others because God has excused the unforgivable in us.

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5 Things We Can Do to Build Up Marriage

The most important cultural question is not, “What are we going to do about same-sex marriage?” It’s, “What are we going to do about marriage?”

An ‘Oh, Wow!’ Insight on Marriag...

After one of my messages, a man told me about the turning point in his marriage relationship.

Are You Settling for Artificial Intimacy?

A good marriage isn't something you find; it's something you make. And you have to keep on making it.

Married for 71 Years

Who doesn’t enjoy a good story? Especially a love story? As a writer for FamilyLife, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing lots of men and women about their marriages and families. But no one has been married as long as Orvil and Edith Thomas. Their commitment to one another has never wavered for more than […]

My First Christmas Without Laurie

On July 8, 2009, my wife Laurie was diagnosed with breast cancer. Almost three long years later, she died on April 4, 2012. Soon my two sons and I will have our first Christmas without Mom. Although it hasn’t been easy, I am filled with hope. Like lots of other people I know, Laurie and […]

The Big Fat Cheap Wedding

Many couples today view the wedding as a celebration of what they’ve attained rather than a commitment to spending their lives together.

I’m Not Going Anywhere

In marriage we need a love that is faithful to the end—because Christians are a people who lean into the covenant of grace.

Would They Throw Away 22 Years of Marriage?

Tracey Penrod refused to give up when she learned her husband was having an affair with his ex-wife.

God Answers Prayer

A Weekend to Remember prayer team volunteer tells his story.

An Extra Reason for Rejoicing

by Abraham Lara As Christmas day approaches many of you will be finishing last-minute details at work, or driving to Grandma’s house, or shopping for groceries before the big meal. As we gather with friends and family to celebrate Christmas, I am reminded of couples who have an extra reason for rejoicing this year. Couples […]

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How Do You Change a Bad Attitude

I knew I had a bad attitude, but I couldn’t break out of it.

A Remodeled Barn and a Transformed Marriage

Jim and Penny Nally's barn was once a sore spot in their troubled marriage, but now is a place of hope.

When Strangers Observe Your Relationship, Wh...

Our world is in desperate need of married couples who strive to love and to serve each other.

My FamilyLife: Connecting Through Your Smart...

FamilyLife's new smartphone app is a tool to help you improve communication and cultivate your marriage relationship.

What Makes an Unforgettable Wedding?

Why is God so often absent from our ceremonies, except as a token prayer or Scripture reading?

Would She Choose Her Husband … or Her Fath...

An unexpected trial in the early years of one marriage.

8 Decisions That Will Define Your Marriage

How we answered these questions set the direction and foundation for our married life.

3 Questions That Can Transform a Marriage

No matter what your situation, I'm confident that there is hope for any marriage.

Doing Nothing Is Not an Option

Join us in standing firm for families and committing to faithfulness in marriage.

When your marriage or family are in crisis

When Your Marriage or Family is in Crisis

Here are four biblical reminders when you face serious family problems.

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Do You Need Counseling

Evaluate the issue you're facing to determine the level of help you need.

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A Final Gift to a Grieving Wife

In death as in life, my brother reflected Christ’s love and compassion.

What Are You Worth?

If people can come to grips with the real purpose of money and understand the truth about it from God's perspective, their lives and marriages will benefit greatly.

40 Things Husbands Should Stop Doing

Some down-to-earth, practical advice for men who want to step up to their responsibilities.

Why the 50/50 Plan Won’t Work in Marri...

If you're keeping score in your marriage, you're in trouble.

Wishing He Were Your Husband

When you're caught in emotional adultery, these four steps will help guide your heart back to your spouse.

The Popular Sport of Male Bashing

Your spouse is likely to reflect what he or she hears and feels from you

Refresh Your Lovemaking

Here are 18 tips we think your husband will love.

Q & A: Respecting Your Husband for the L...

What to do when you lose respect for your husband.

Q & A: Encouraging Husbands to Lead Spir...

It's important to realize there are different ways to give spiritual leadership in the home.

50 Ideas to Inspire Your Husband

A wife has the unique ability to help her husband feel the freedom to reach his fullest potential as the man God has created him to be.

3 Things Your Spouse Needs to Hear

These simple, heartfelt statements will deepen your love for each other.

A Tribute to Barbara

As their 40th anniversary approached, Dennis wrote the following letter to his wife.

Its All About Commitment

Keeping your vows, not just saying them, is what builds a strong union

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10 Ideas: Workday Encouragement

Even simple acts of support can give your spouse the boost he or she needs during a busy work week.

Conversation starters for husbands and wives

30 Ways to Start a Conversation With Your Sp...

A list to keep you talking with your spouse for a whole month.

A Small Harbor of Reconnection

Just a five-second look helped connect my mom and dad during a frenzy of activity.

Do You Really Need Your Spouse?

True partnerships are cemented by couples who frequently and specifically verbalize their need of one another.

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Q&A: Engaging an Unresponsive Spouse

Recognizing what is your responsibility and what you need to leave in God's hands.

Reclaiming Date Night

Intentional sharing and meaningful time together are too important to the health of your marriage to be neglected.

Bible verses to help improve communication

Scriptures to Help Guide You Through Your In...

Ten Bible verses to help family communication.

Talking Through Difficult Issues

You can’t avoid the tough conversations in marriage, but you can conduct them in a way that will ultimately bring you closer to your spouse.

The Bass I Found on the Bargain Rack

Using word pictures was the key to communication in our marriage.

husband arguing with wife, who looks sad

The Power of Words

One of the greatest challenges of marriage is how you speak to your spouse.

Why It’s Important to Get Away With Yo...

When did you last have time to talk about the important things of life?

Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages

Research shows that five little things separate great relationships from the rest.

Does God Rule Your Mundane?

Seeking grace and serving God in the midst of ordinary days.

Divorce Changes the Flavor of Memories

How many couples considering divorce underestimate the impact it will have on their children?

Family Recipes

Editor’s Note: Here are three recipes mentioned on the July 12, 2014, broadcast of FamilyLife This Week®. The bon bon recipe is very old; if you try to make it, we hope that you are successful and have fun! Bon Bons (Dalcie Rainey) 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1/2 cup whipping cream […]

No Matter What, I Still Do

Every day, good or bad, my husband and I remain committed to our marriage

Does Your Spouse Annoy You?

Accepting your differences will help you mature beyond the downsides of your personalities.

Give Your Wife a ‘Moms’ Night Ou...

New film is encouraging and refreshing for mothers.

Is Marriage All About You

In 2007 the Pew Research Center surveyed over 2,000 Americans for a study on attitudes about marriage and family. In one of the questions, participants were asked: Here is a list of things which some people think make for a successful marriage. Please tell me, for each one, whether you think it is very important, […]

Raising Kids in a Spiritually Mismatched Hom...

Regardless of how we arrived in our unequally yoked marriage, we are part of God's plans and our spiritually mismatched homes are vital to His purposes.

After 70 Years of Marriage, They Both Died W...

The love story of Kenneth and Helen Felumlee was anything but ordinary

I Thought I Married the Wrong Person

My husband and I couldn’t stand one another.

‘I Prayed This Would Be the Miracle We...

A testimony from I Still Do™.

‘Now We’re Committed to Spending...

A testimony from I Still Do™.

Marriage Requires Humility

Every day, the world bombards you with messages of power, independence, and control. Jesus tells you the opposite: Die to yourself.

Is It Okay to ‘Go Ahead and Shack Up&...

A recent study suggests that cohabiting couples do not face a greater risk of divorce after they marry. But the whole picture is a bit more complicated.

Believe the Gospel Today

Reaffirming the truth of the gospel each day is the most important thing we can do to mature in our faith and to build a stronger marriage and healthier family.

Holy Spirit Love

Moving from loving yourself to loving others.

Treat Him Like a Man

Love your husband without expectation and respect him as the man God created him to be.

Watching God at Work

When I see God using us to change lives, it stokes my passion for families.

Connecting With Your Spouse

Two tips for battling the “illusion of permanence” in your marriage relationship.

They Each Had Secrets

Learning God's principles for marriage the hard way.

Faith and Hypocrisy in the Family

The home may be the place where it’s most difficult to live out our faith—and also the most important.

Barbara and Dennis Rainey looking at each other and smiling while sitting on a couch in a wooded area.

40 Lessons From 40 Years of Marriage

The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome

Our modern notion of "falling in love" is based on feelings. And following your feelings can get you hurt.

7 Thing a man should know about marriage

21 Things a Man Needs to Know About Marriage

In a culture of counterfeits and mistruths, marriage needs to be re-branded as an awesome, noble, and challenging adventure.

7 More Things a Man Should Know About Marria...

In a culture of counterfeits and mistruths, marriage needs to be re-branded as an awesome, noble, and challenging adventure.

7 Things a Man Needs to Know About Marriage

In a culture of counterfeits and mistruths, marriage needs to be re-branded as an awesome, noble, and challenging adventure.

Your Husband’s Two Biggest Fears

You can do something about your husband’s twin fears. In fact, he will never get over them without you.

Making Those Early-Marriage Adjustments

Couples quickly learn that adjustments are inevitable and necessary in the first years of marriage.

5 Lessons I’ve Already Learned as a Ne...

Whether you’re six months or 60 years into your marriage, God can and will continue to teach you about how to become the man He wants you to be.

5 Lessons I’ve Already Learned as a Ne...

Here are some practical things I discovered during my first six months of marriage.

What It Means to Be God’s Man

5 things to share with boys about being men of God.

Reader Responses What Husbands Appreciate Ab...

We asked husbands, “What is one thing you most appreciate about your wives this Thanksgiving?” Here are the replies we received by email. 1. I love the insight into our children’s’ hearts that my wife, Karla, brings into our marriage. She is a wonderful household manager who performs miracles of joyous memories, sometimes with […]

Reader Responses What Wives Appreciate About...

We asked wives, “What is one thing you most appreciate about your husband this Thanksgiving?” Here are the replies we received by email. You can find more responses in the comments section at the end of the original article. 1. Terry loves me no matter what my faults are. —Barbara Robinson 2. Well… to be […]

Habits Grooves and Ruts

When Tommy Nelson began his teaching series from an Old Testament book, his church in Denton, Tex., had about 700 people. Within a few weeks, attendance was up to 1,400. His service for college students grew from 300 to over 700. And what Old Testament book was the focus of this pastor’s messages? Would you […]

Coping With a Difficult Ex-Spouse

These 10 tips will help you in your discouragement.

12 Tests of Love

Understanding the difference between love and infatuation.

Why Sex Is So Important to Your Wife

God created sex in marriage to be shared, not withheld.

wife looking annoyed with her chin leaning on her hand, and her husband sitting behind her looking away.

8 Lies That Destroy Marriage

Every wrong behavior begins with believing a lie.

Does a Good God Want Me in a Bad Marriage?

Even though we seldom can see how God uses trials for our future benefit, He has promised to use them for good, and He is faithful to keep His word.

25 Great Expectations for Your Marriage

Most couples face common challenges in marriage. If you don't discuss and resolve the differences between you and your spouse, you're headed for rough marital waters.

Readers Comment on Date Nights

Many who wrote echoed the words of one reader who said, “I think date night is vital to a marriage.”

Reader comments date night

In a Marriage Memo on the value of date nights in marriage, we asked readers to share comments and ideas. Here are their responses. 1. Oh I am so, so, so very sad to hear that so many couples are not finding a way to create regular date nights … and by regular I really […]

No Borders for HomeBuilders

Protecting our marriage as we protect our country.

Helping Military Marriages

A partnership between FamilyLife and Cru's Military Ministry is affecting families around the world.

Helping Couples Thrive During Deployment

Through our HomeBuilders study, we want to help military couples who are facing deployment learn to rely on God's power through their separation.

Coming Home After War

Allowing Christ to reset the course of your life.

The Myth of the “Sophisticated Divorce...

The idea that the ending of a marriage can be anything but devastating is a fantasy that all divorced parents want and so few achieve.

Hiding Naked: When Sex Replaces Commitment

For many, sex has become a hiding place–a behavior that presents the appearance of intimacy, but is really striving for self-protection.

A Time for Hope

Bill and Jerrie Barnett have seen God transform their lives and their marriage.

We Couldn’t Stop Arguing

How a Weekend to Remember marriage conference strengthened our marriage.

Loving the Way Jesus Loves

Everywhere I go, and in every relationship I have in life, I need more of the love of Jesus.

4 Reminders for the Directionally Challenged

It's never too late to turn around a dying marriage.

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Put Yourself in Your Husband’s Shoes

In order to truly appreciate my husband, I need to practice empathy.

Surviving Tragedy: A Couple’s Story of Hop...

After the fire, Gary and Rachele Lightsey wondered how they could go on.

You Have a Special Power in the Life of Your...

We all need the support of friends, family, and mentors. But there’s nothing like the love and encouragement of your spouse.

Readers Talk About Negotiating the New Norma...

Communication is the key—even if it begins with an argument.

Establishing the New Normal in Your Marriage

Each of you brings a different background and a different set of expectations into your marriage. Here's how to establish the 'new normal.'

How to Make a Marriage

There is a false and harmful notion that a good relationship is something you find, when in fact it is something you make.

You Reap What You Sow

Ways to invest in the future of your marriage.

When Your Spouse Breaks Your Heart

You have a choice—you can go through the experience or grow through it.

Leaving Your Parents Is a Balancing Act

During the first years of marriage (and sometimes for years afterward), it’s not easy to leave your parents while also honoring them.

Finding a Christian Counselor

It's important to make an informed decision about each counselor you consider.

Married to Daddy’s Little Girl

Ten ideas for dealing with a wife who won’t “leave and cleave.”

Weekend to Remember Stories

Stories of resurrected marriages Stories of good marriages strengthened Stories of couples who got married after living together Salvation stories At FamilyLife, we love to tell stories about what God does in families. He saves marriages. He strengthens homes. He changes lives for eternity through the gospel of Jesus Christ. We hope that you will […]

Stories of HomeBuilders

The Art of Marriage® Couples devotionals Explore FamilyLife eMentoring™ Global Outreach HomeBuilders Couples Series® LifeReady® Military Passport2Purity® Preparing for Marriage Resurrection Eggs® Stepping Up™ Weekend to Remember® marriage getaway What God Wants for Christmas® At FamilyLife, we love to tell how God works through ordinary people to changes lives for eternity. And we’re so […]

What Makes a Marriage Distinctively Christia...

Two factors that make a marriage distinctively Christian.

A Ship With Plenty of Power

A report on the 2013 Love Like You Mean It cruise.

After Three Years of Living Together, She Wa...

How Lance and Jess Miller learned about God's plan for marriage.

Changing a Sour Attitude: The Readers Respon...

Marriage Memo readers offer some practical and biblical advice.

Reader Responses: How Do You Change a Bad At...

In his article, How Do You Change a Bad Attitude, Dave Boehi asked for ideas for readers. Here are 50 of the emails we received. Click here for the rest. And click here for the follow-up article inspired by these responses. 1. I change my mood by doing something generous for someone else. It doesn’t […]

Reader Responses: How Do You Change a Bad At...

In his article, “How Do You Change a Bad Attitude?” Dave Boehi asked for ideas for readers. Click here to read the first 50 emails we received. And click here for the follow-up article inspired by these responses. 51. I’ve always thought that attitude is a choice. You can choose to be let a bad […]

What It Means to Be God’s Woman

5 things to share with girls about being women of God.

How Do You Change a Bad Attitude

After a Christmas storm knocked out electricity, my biggest struggle was dealing with a sour mood.

3 Truths to Cling to During Suffering

Deep pain brings us to the end of ourselves, but these principles help make sense of life in the aftermath of incredible loss.

An Extra Reason for Rejoicing

As Christmas day approaches many of you will be finishing last-minute details at work, or driving to Grandma’s house, or shopping for groceries before the big meal. As we gather with friends and family to celebrate Christmas, I am reminded of couples who have an extra reason for rejoicing this year. Couples like Drew and […]

My First Christmas Without Laurie

A young widower shares his struggles.

Stories of Changed Lives and Transformed Leg...

Stories of resurrected marriages Stories of good marriages strengthened Stories of lifelong marriages Premarriage stories Stories of parenting challenges Salvation stories At FamilyLife, we love to tell stories about what God does in families. He saves marriages. He strengthens homes. He changes lives for eternity through the gospel of Jesus Christ. We hope that you […]

The Final Showdown

And so it comes to this: Two men finally facing off in a winner-take-all contest. Both men are successful and accomplished, yet both have walked through the valley of defeat. Both live with the fact that fame and job security is fleeting. Both men are supported by millions and both are ridiculed and condemned when […]

Understanding the Deeper Purposes of Sex

Until we understand why God created sex, we won't make sense of His commands regarding sexual purity, for His commands always relate to His purposes.

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Recovering From a Double Mastectomy

How my husband’s love helped me understand that my breasts didn’t define me as a woman.

Reader Responses to 50 Shades of Caution

Following are reader responses to the Marriage Memo of June 18, 2012, “Fifty Shades of Caution,” by Dave Boehi. You can read additional comments at the end of the online article. 1. I totally agree with you. Thanks for the warning about this book. I haven’t really heard much about it until I recently read […]

Memories That Make Us One

A marriage is built on shared memories over the years.

Married for 71 Years

Marriage Secrets From the Real Experts

“Looking back, I’ve caused us a lot of grief simply because I was a bulldozer. Bulldozers are powerful machines.” “I was a very obstinate guy and wanted things to go my way. Unfortunately … I even hate to admit it … I cheated on my wife for about 10 years of our marriage. She never […]

Date Night With Teens

1 Date + 8 Teens = 0 Romance Okay, so maybe it wasn’t the smartest equation I have ever calculated. But my heart was in the right place! Hubby and I have attempted to make most Friday nights our “date nights” from the time our children were toddlers. They have always been “at home” dates, […]

God Is Working

FamilyLife President Dr. Dennis Rainey spoke at the 2009 Weekend to Remember® marriage conference in Grapevine, Texas, before nearly 4,000 people. During the weekend he wrote some impressions of how God is working through the cause of the family to touch the lives of people across America and even around the world. Saturday, February 14 […]

God Is Working in Marriages Today

Earlier this year (2010) I was reminded that people need God’s blueprints for marriage and family now more than ever. My wife, Barbara, and I recently spoke to about 2,400 people at a Weekend to Remember® marriage getaway in Washington, D.C. We saw that the principles in this conference are as relevant today as they […]

I Need My Vacation

One of my bedrock, foundational beliefs in life is: Take your vacation time. Another is: Enjoy your vacation time. That sounds simple, but I’ve been surprised by the number of people I’ve encountered over the years who say they often don’t use up their allotted vacation days. Not me. I know I need my vacation. […]

I Need My Vacation

Lessons my wife and I have learned about how to enjoy time off.

God Is Working

Impressions from the largest Weekend to Remember conference in 33 years.

Date Night With Teens

Recent plans for our regular date night were derailed for my husband and me.

Can You Fall in Love Again With Your Spouse?

It is hard work, but someone must be willing to be the first to break the cycle if a relationship is to be restored.

Astonished at Radical Obedience

Sometimes God calls us to follow Him in situations that seem foolish to many in the world.

An Investment in Your Marriage

Whether you’re preparing for marriage or looking for a refresher, you and your spouse can benefit from a Weekend to Remember marriage conference.

A Real Life Vacation

Sometimes marriage is warm sea breezes … and sometimes it’s the pungent smell of drying paint.

You Have to Work at It Every Day

I recently read five articles about marriage in one day. Guess which was my favorite?

What Did You Do With My Real Parents?

One of the favorite letters FamilyLife has received over the years was from a grown daughter who expressed her amazement at the changes in her parents after they attended a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway.

Love and Laughter

The God who created the giggle box gave us the privilege of using it.

Is Marriage All About You

Here is a list of things which some people think make for a successful marriage.

God Is Working in Marriages Today

People need God’s blueprints for marriage and family now more than ever.

Becoming Best Friends

My friendship with Jim is built on a foundation of 37 years of shared adventures

How Would You Define Love?

This perspective can make your marriage an oasis in the middle of a thirsty culture. It can give you the ability to love for a lifetime.

“I Now Understand That God Truly Wants...

A participant in a pilot showing of The Art of Marriage® shares his experience

I’m Glad They Stayed Together

My parents could have taken the easy way out, but they chose to remain committed because it was the right thing to do.

A Weekend for Marriage Maintenance

Merry and I just returned from a Weekend to Remember® marriage conference at the Gaylord Texan resort in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. When you stay at the Gaylord Texan, it’s hard not to rave about the incredible setting; the hotel’s huge atrium is a wonderland of streams, vegetation, and winding paths evoking different regions of […]

A Yearly Surprise

A few weeks ago I received a phone call from my oldest friend, Mark Allen. He and I met as kindergartners in Eugene, Ore., and went through school together until we graduated from high school. He was calling to say that he and his wife, Jenny, would be visiting Branson, Mo., for a business conference, […]

Building a Marriage According to Biblical Bl...

If there is one thing that continually reminds me of the importance of reaching out to families, it’s the e-mail we receive here at FamilyLife. The stories people tell reveal a common thread: People today are hungry to learn how to build a good marriage, and when they learn how to build it according to […]

A Weekend for Marriage Maintenance

Reflections on our trip to the Weekend to Remember marriage conference.

A Yearly Surprise

Some friends explain how their tradition of going on a getaway each year keeps their marriage strong.

Building a Marriage According to Biblical Bl...

A Weekend to Remember® marriage conference is an investment that can make even a strong marriage stronger.

Can God Do the Impossible in a Marriage?

When a husband and wife turn their lives and their marriages over to God, amazing things happen.

Tom Brady’s Boo Boo

It's probably going to happen to each of us—in a time of frustration, we’ll say something negative we regret.

Is it Really “Nobody’s” Fa...

If we believe in marriage like we say we do, it's time to start taking responsibility for our relationships.

Accountability With Your Spouse

Scripture proclaims the value of mutual support or accountability in marriage.

Good Things Happen Over Coffee

Our devotional time together is my favorite part of our marriage.

Can Marriage Get Better Over Time

High expectations for marriage don’t have to result in disillusionment.

Don’t Do Marriage Alone

These "connecting" components will help you grow spiritually as a couple beyond your expectations.

Are You Helping Your Husband Follow His Drea...

Passion in life isn’t just something that happens; it must be sought.

He’s Not Your Dad, You’re Not Hi...

Your marital relationship will change significantly when your baby comes.

Helping Your Marriage Thrive After a New Bab...

Your marital relationship will change significantly when your baby comes.

Your Husband Needs to Be Cherished Too

Admiring your husband is no less important now than it was the day you got married.

He Just Won’t Talk to Me

How to understand your husband and get the intimacy you long for.

A Demonstration of Faith

When Gary was ready to become the leader in our home, I had to learn to trust in God and allow my husband to perform his God-given role.

I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar

A woman's tongue has the power to build up or tear down her marriage.

Combating the Marriage Meltdown

Four steps to save your marriage when things go wrong.

How Do I Make Love With Children Wrapped Aro...

With a little creativity, you can plan some innovative romantic excursions at home.

Habits Grooves and Ruts

The Song of Solomon is a book full of godly wisdom about sexuality, marriage, and romance.

Daddy’s Home

You'll be amazed at how a mom can set up Daddy as the hero of the house in his children’s eyes ... and you'll be amazed at what this will do for your man.

Does Your Husband Need Encouragement?

Your husband needs to be reassured that you still think he's wonderful, even if the rest of the world doesn't. Here are three ways you can build him up.

Encouraging Romance From Your Husband

Three steps to provide your husband the safety and encouragement he needs to set foot upon the path to a more romantic marriage.

10 Ideas: Making Time for Your Spouse

How to keep your marriage on the front burner of life.

A Man’s Priorities: How to Decide What...

Putting God, others, rest, and work in their proper places.

Are You Making the Most of Your “Drive...

These 10 ideas will help you invest your time in your car, instead of waste it.

How Should We View Life’s Interruption...

Giving thanks in all circumstances helps us remember that a sovereign God orders our lives.

It’s Time to Lighten Up!

You’ll never find the time to have fun with your spouse; you have to make time.

Back from the Edge of Destruction

By the time Doug and Patty Daily faced their most difficult trial, their marriage had come a long way from the days when they prayed one of them would die.

Can the Bad Economy Save Marriages?

Money is a key factor in marriage breakups, but the economy is also keeping some couples from finalizing divorces.

Everybody Needs a Budget

Helpful tips for conquering a necessary task.

Getting Out of Debt

You can do it!

Grace for the Great Recession

Economic winters are not excuses to show fear but opportunities to live by faith.

Changing Your Financial Direction

Four steps to getting where you want to be.

How to Face a Layoff

"It’s a layoff. Your position has been eliminated." I felt stunned. Betrayed. Embarrassed. Expendable. Insignificant. Angry. Terrified.

Is It Okay to Divorce a Spouse With Alzheime...

A marriage marked by unshakeable commitment is a beautiful picture of Christ's relationship with the church.

How Firm Is Your Foundation?

You may not understand why God allows you to experience sorrow or hardship, but you can cling to the truth of His Word.

A Fiery Trial on 9/11

After Brian Birdwell was injured in the attack on the Pentagon, he faced a long road to recovery, with the help of his wife, Mel.

After a Failed Pregnancy: Our Road to Better...

Emotional and spiritual recovery involved several key spiritual decisions.

Angels Dressed in Black

How many times has God used catastrophes in our lives to redirect us from a path of self-destruction?

Coping With Your Husband’s Job Loss

Seven ways a wife can show her support.

Distance Runners

Whatever circumstance in your life you are facing that requires perseverance, find the will to keep going.

Feeling His Tears

I realized that by lying in bed, sick and unable to accomplish anything, I was actually achieving what I wanted most.

A Spiritual Mismatch—and the God Who Sees

Any marriage offers occasions on an everyday basis for us to choose the needs of our spouses over our own.

A “Miracle” Across the Street

This story is just one example of how God changes hearts through the love of others.

Complete List of No-No’s for Relating...

The following comments were given by women when they were asked, “What ‘no-no’s’ do you have for a man about relating to his wife?”

Bringing Out the Best in Your Spouse

God uses marriage to complete and “perfect” a man and wife.

Loving Your Man Without Losing Your Mind

What I did when my husband wouldn't change his irritating ways.

Googling for Help on Marriage

What can you learn about the state of many marriages today from Google’s most popular searches? Sadly, quite a bit. To see for yourself, go to the homepage for Google and type in “My husband.” Google’s “auto complete” function will then provide you with a number of suggestions to finish your search phrase, based on […]

‘I Have Seen the Lord Turn Trials to T...

A pastor says it's essential to help couples learn how to build a true Christ-centered marriage.

Living the American Dream

If life was a dream to Barry Abell, it was a nightmare to his wife, Pam.

Lies Husbands and Wives Tell Each Other

Partial truth is not truth. We have to be diligent to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Loving the Unlovely

Is it possible to love someone whom you hate?

I Am Divorced

Poem as read by Dennis Rainey on the radio broadcast of "FamilyLife Today".

Demystifying Differences Through Communicati...

These four techniques can give men and women better understanding.

Googling for Help on Marriage

Many people are desperately searching for answers.

Confessions of a Young Widow: The Little Thi...

Sometimes the greatest joys of marriage are the little things that most people probably take for granted and don’t realize are blessings.

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Money Management for the Christian Family

If money is causing tension in your family, consider this three-step plan.

Marriage Memo

Reader comments

Keys to a Great Marriage East or West

I’m starting to see more and more media reports exploring the benefits of arranged marriages vs. the modern Western model of dating to find a “soul mate.” Generally they’re pretty objective about the pros and cons of both. In the typical American marriage, the couple already has a head start on getting to know each […]

Moms on Marriage

by Karen Loritts, Sabrina Beasley, and Tracey Eyster Sweet love My husband and I recently celebrated 38 years of marriage. I still remember the day we met as though it was yesterday. We were introduced after our college spring concert. He was strong and handsome. In fact, he was just too good looking and […]

Moms on Marriage

Sweet Love My husband and I recently celebrated 38 years of marriage. I still remember the day we met as though it was yesterday. We were introduced after our college spring concert. He was strong and handsome. In fact, he was just too good looking and manly to be real! It would take us another […]

Reader Responses Is Marriage a Dying Institu...

Editor’s Note: In the Marriage Memo of May 16, 2011, Dave Boehi wrote on “Is Marriage a ‘Dying Institution’?” Readers were invited to respond, and here are 100 of their comments. Click here for additional responses. 1. Diaz stated that we should move away from old traditions that don’t suit our world today. I think this statement […]

Reader Responses Is Marriage a Dying Institu...

Editor’s Note: In the Marriage Memo of May 16, 2011, Dave Boehi wrote on “Is Marriage a ‘Dying Institution’?” Readers were invited to respond, and included here are some of the responses we received. Click here to read additional responses. 101. In my humble opinion, marriage is not a dying institution. We humans are more comfortable […]

‘How Did I Get Myself Into This Mess?...

Jerry and Nancy Foster's finances and marriage were caught in a downward spiral.

Of Husbands and Football

I recently pondered why men are so drawn to the game.

Job: One Man’s Walk Through Tragedy

Four lessons we can learn from the life of Job.

Our Home Became a War Zone

People thought I was crazy. Why in the world would I hold on to someone who obviously did not want to be with me?

How to keep bitterness out of your marriage

Preventing Bitterness in Your Heart

If you tend to carry resentment toward your spouse, here are three steps to help you prevent bitterness from destroying your marriage.

Praising God in the Midst of Misery

The advice that initially angered me eventually turned my woe to worship.

Navigating the Interruptions and Busy Season...

Practical suggestions for regarding interruptions as "sovereign deliveries."

Things I Take for Granted

When was the last time you thanked your spouse for everything he or she contributes to your life?

The Surpassing Greatness of His Power

The key to building the type of marriage and family that we long for.

The Power of Love

How God used marriage to impact my past, present, and future.

The Value of Money

We must use money in a way that satisfies not just the senses but the soul.

Understanding Your Romantic Style

You probably fall into a pattern when it comes to romance. Here’s help in understanding what you prefer … and even more important, what your spouse desires.

husband and wife, back-to-back, each talking on their phones.

The Pressures of Life

The heavy pressures in your life are often the things God's using to press you to Him.

Reader Responses What I Wish Id Known Before...

Always put your relationship with the Lord first and foremost! You can’t change your spouse, only God can. Sometimes you will have a tough time with in-laws and understanding them but forgiveness and understanding is key. *** Because it’s not always so obvious, it might bear mentioning: even in the most loving marriage—and obviously in […]

Reader Responses: What’s the most roma...

Reader responses to the question, “What’s the most romantic thing your spouse has done for you?”

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Respect your Husband Like a VIP, Then Watch...

Respect is both a verb and a noun—an action and an attitude.

Q&A: What Communicates Love and Romance...

When it comes to romance, the sexes speak a different language.

Q&A: Stressed, Exhausted, and Not in the...

Has God played a cruel joke by giving many men a strong sex drive?

Q&A: Making Decisions When You Disagree

Balancing roles and relationship in decision making.

Q&A: Help Your Spouse Overcome Guilt

How can I encourage my spouse when he regrets decisions from his past?

Q & A: A Wife’s Job Description

What is a wife’s job description? What are the duties and responsibilities involved?

Q&A: Finding Time for Communication With...

Suggestions for being intentional about connecting with each other.

Surprised by Miscarriage The Helplessness Hu...

The loss of our first baby taught my husband and me some powerful spiritual lessons.

Starting Over

Diana Green felt like she had a new husband after Floyd suffered a brain injury.

Strategic Romance

Promoting passion in your relationship.

The True Story Behind ‘The Vow’

When Krickitt Carpenter emerged from a coma following a car accident, she didn't know her husband. Here's the story behind the film, 'The Vow.'

Grieving with Gratitude

In the week after my wife's death, I struggled with whether I should be grieving my loss or celebrating Muriel's gain.

Speaking From The Heart

"We have realized now that actually Charlie's ALS is a blessing because God has allowed him to be a voice to share His message of hope and encouragement."

Secrets to Matrimonial Friendship

If friendship has grown cold in your marriage, or was never given an opportunity to develop in the first place, these suggestions can help you change that.

Running the Race

What encumbrances do you need to lay aside in order to go the distance?

The Key to Running and Finishing the Race

The conclusion to a discussion on Hebrews 12:1-3.

The Grand Illusion

Choosing contentment over the desire to acquire.

Slaying the Phantom in Your Life

All of us have unattainable mental images of our roles in life, but there is a way to live free from their terror.

So the Romance Doesn’t Die

Don't mistake passionate love for romantic love; only one goes the distance.

The Impossible Response

Facing the trials and sufferings of life.

The Amazing Story of John and Donna Bishop

How do you explain the concept of marriage to a husband who doesn’t remember you and doesn’t even know what marriage is?

The Anniversary Blend

When I invest in my marriage today, it makes tomorrow well worth the wait.

My Emotional Affair

Had I been physically unfaithful to my husband? No. Had I committed adultery in my heart? Yes.

10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Her Husb...

This small exercise will keep your marriage sharp.

Taming the Media Monster

In today’s world of media bombardment, your marriage and family can suffer. Consider these tips for getting media intake under control.

The “Superior Wife Syndrome”

In the end, it's not a big deal if my husband does things differently than I would.

Reader Responses The meaning of in sickness...

Editor’s Note: In the Marriage Memo of January 30, 2012, Dave Boehi asked readers their thoughts about the choices made by a woman featured in Washington Post article titled, The Vow: A family learns the true meaning of “in sickness and in health.” Below are the responses that we received: 1. This story struck a chord with me. I […]

Q&A: No One Can Do It All

There are only so many things parents can do, so make sure you are choosing the right priorities.

Are You Married to Your Smartphone?

Technology is evolving so quickly that many of us are barely aware of how our changing behavior threatens our most important relationships.

Your Marriage Comes First

Is allowing your children to sleep with you the bes idea?

When Your Spouse Is a Survivor of Sexual Abu...

With your patience and understanding and God's help, it is possible for your spouse to return to normal and healthy sexual and emotional function.

Married couple sitting close together looking into the distance

When Romance Is Gone

In our busy world, it’s easy for the feeling of romance to fade away. Take some steps this week to enhance or reignite romance in your marriage.

When Opposites Attract in Marriage

How to deal with the differences that can rob a relationship of its peaceful, accepting love.

When Life Gets Tough(er)

Caring for Joe’s mother was a challenging addition to the other pressures in our family.

When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair

Circumstances, events, and problems may not always appear to be "fair," but they come from our loving Father. And He can be trusted.

When Families Fall Apart

Unbelievable things can happen when you partner with God.

When Love Happens At the Wrong Time

There is value to loyalty and vows for life.

When a Man Loves a Woman

A woman has seven basic needs that a man must learn to meet if he desires to love her as fully as God intended.

What Real Love Is

Can you say "I'm committed to you, no matter what?"

We Know That Life Is Short

It’s a strange feeling to spend a day wondering if you’re at the end of your life.

We Didn’t Take Time for “Us̶...

A Weekend to Remember® was just what our great marriage needed.

Two Stupid Things Husbands and Wives Do to E...

Have you ever committed one of these acts of “Cupidity”?

Fifty Shades of Caution

A few years ago my wife, Merry, said to me, “I’ve been hearing about this new book, Fifty Shades of Grey. I wonder if that would be good to read?” “Well, it’s a book about sexual bondage and sadism,” I replied. “Does that sound like something you want to read?” “I don’t think so.” It […]

Lessons From Grief: Living Is About Dying

How losing my husband made me focus on the gospel.

The Pressure Proof Test

Honest answers to these simple questions will help you identify the pressure points in your marriage and family.

Till Death Do Us Part

If you’re caring for an aging or ill loved one, you’ll find encouragement in the lessons learned and lived by former seminary president Robertson McQuilkin.

List of Certified Conflict Coaches

List of conflict coaches that have been trained and certified by the Institute for Christian Conciliation (ICC), part of Peacemaker Ministries.

What Does Counseling Cost?

Many factors can influence a counselor's rates.

If Your Spouse Refuses to Go

Don’t give up on your spouse, but don’t let your spouse’s resistance control you.

What if Your Pastor Cannot Help You?

A few options for where to look next.

What is Biblical Counseling?

A focus of biblical counseling is to help others develop a biblical worldview of their life and recognize the core truth that guides right thinking and actions.

How Can Counseling Help Your Child

Sometimes a teen will talk to a counselor and share problems or frustrations that they don't feel free to share initially with a parent.

6 No-No’s for Relating to Your Man

Intentionally connecting with your husband takes hard work.

The Ring Makes All the Difference

Marriage builds a relationship like no other. Don't settle for less.

How Can I Motivate My Husband to Get Right W...

Many wives are growing in their faith but are married to men whose Christian growth seems stagnant.

Sex Is a Reflection of Oneness

Difficulties in a couple’s sex life often reflect deeper issues in their relationship.

Enjoy Life With the Woman Whom You Love

It's the little things that remind me how much I enjoy life with the wife God has given me.

Have You Lost that Lovin’ Feeling?

My husband and I lost our romantic spark, and our sense of adventure and fun. We got off track and stopped caring about each other.

Disappointed in Marriage

Seasons of disappointment have the power to empty us or empower us—the deciding factor is our response to our circumstances.

With Humility of Mind

The best place for us to practice being "servants of all" is in the home.

Why We Need Marriage

In an age when so many question the need for marriage, it's helpful to remind ourselves why this was the first institution God created.

The ‘Good the Bad and the Ugly’...

Couples need to learn how to love each other with the love of God.

When Everything Is About Me! Me! Me!

In my effort to build a lasting marriage, I've realized I face a never-ending battle against my natural sinfulness and selfishness.

Keys to a Great Marriage East or West

A Christ-centered marriage allows you to love your spouse, not out of duty, but because you are first loved by Christ.

What Does God Think About Sex?

The Song of Solomon provides an excellent description of God's intention for sex between a husband and wife.

Thoughts on the Royal Wedding

My prayers are with the royal couple as they face the challenge of living out the words of commitment, encouragement, and exhortation they heard during their wedding.

Reader Responses: Honeymoon Horror Stories

Readers describe nightmares and challenges they faced as they began marriage.

Single Men, It’s Time to Step Up

It takes a man to be an initiator.

Q&A: Sharing Common Interests With Your...

Without a common foundation, the years of old age become the death years instead of the glow years.

Rising Above Our Differences

Early in marriage it's important to look for something beautiful rather than focusing negatively on differences.

The Leap List

An automobile commercial provides an interesting reflection of the way many people view marriage today.

A Hand to Hold When I Grow Old

A couple married 55 years shares some of the best marriage advice my husband and I ever received.

Building a Relationship That Outlasts Your P...

Your love can mature and sweeten during the coming seasons of your marriage.

Finally Doing Marriage God’s Way

We now have the tools to make our marriage work, and we’re sharing them with others.

Honeymoon Horror Stories

Readers share their honeymoon woes with us.

Readers Share How We Got Engaged

In the June 7, 2010 issue of Marriage Memo, Mary Larmoyeux wrote about “Proposal Stories to Remember.” We invited readers to send in their own stories of “How We Got Engaged,” and a number responded. These stories prove again that there are few things more creative than men in love. 1. When we first started dating, […]

Equipping Couples for Lifelong Love

Bill and Geri Masuzzo are committed to helping engaged couples learn how to be married.

Father of the Bride

In my mind Bethany is still that little girl who was born with a dimple on her right cheek–just like mine.

Father of the Bride Part II

The heart of a wedding is really a simple ceremony in which a man and woman pledge their lives to each other.

Father of the Bride The Final Chapter

Little else occupied my mind in the weeks leading up to my youngest daughter's wedding

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Marri...

Even after all the preparation Merry and I had for marriage, there are some important things that we did not fully understand.

God’s Way Is Always the Best Way

Confronting cohabitation in my church.

Preparing Couples for Marriage and for Life

Whatever you say about the state of marriage today, one thing is sure: Most people get married at some point in their lives. I’ve found that the period before the wedding is a key time for the church to connect with these couples. Think about it: They usually need a pastor to perform the ceremony, and they want to […]

The Soul Mate Fantasy

A soul mate isn't someone you discover; it's someone you intentionally and prayerfully become.

The Wedding of Rebecca Jean Joy SusieQ Raine...

Notes from the day my daughter, Rebecca, married Jake Mutz

Q&A: The Need for Friends

What can I say to a husband who doesn't understand my need for good friends?

Being Successful Where It Counts

Three suggestions on how to prioritize your life.

Splitsville

The pain of divorce never goes away for the children.

She Fed Her Husband Dog Food

Most people would have called this a marriage without hope.

Remember Your Wedding Vows

God designed marriage to be between one man and one woman ... for life

How Do Men and Women Differ in How They View...

We believe that sex is a beautiful, God-given desire that can bring a husband and wife together in oneness

A Woman’s Emotions

We are made in the emotional image of God, so we shouldn't be afraid of those feelings when they crop up.

Q&A: When Your Husband Loses Interest in...

Three suggestions for coping when his spiritual life seems at a standstill.

Her Husband Wouldn’t Speak to Her—for Th...

Even in the silence, June Sims continued serving her husband as she waited for God to answer her prayers.

Do You Have a One-Way Marriage?

Many people cannot conceive of enduring hardship as I have. But I have been convinced that God has wanted me to keep the vows I made before Him. Here are five essentials for surviving and thriving when you are the only one trying to build your marriage.

Woman sitting on the shore of a lake, gazing at water.

10 Ideas: Prayers for an Unbelieving Spouse

I knew that I was powerless to change my husband’s heart—only the Lord could do that.

Weathering the Storm of Job Loss

When you’re on the other side looking back, how do you want to have handled it?

husband kissing his wife on the cheek as she sits in a hospital bed with her head wrapped in a scarf.

How God Uses Suffering for His Glory

Five reasons we must face affliction.

A Year-Long Season of Suffering

Barbara and I learned that without a plan and the inner resources to move through problems, a marriage will flounder.

How can I keep my family strong in the midst...

Trials, problems, and even calamities are a normal part of life.

Where Is Your Treasure?

Instead of leaving behind your treasures, send them on ahead.

Surviving the Economic Storm

Four financial principles that will help your family in this time of economic uncertainty.

When Little Girls Grow Up

a man's hands holding a calculator, a woman's hands holding a pencil, writing on paper

10 Principles for Talking With Your Spouse A...

It’s important for husbands and wives to agree on financial decisions because they both will experience the consequences.

How Do We Deal With Financial Difficulties?

How you handle your money is one of the greatest tests of your marriage.

10 Ways to Reduce Stress

In order to have healthy marriages and families, we must obey our God-given desire for peace and rest.

Learning the Value of Quiet and Rest

I wonder how many of our children would be able to hear God calling their names through all the noise in the background?

Are You Playing ‘Hide and Seek’...

Defeating isolation in your relationship.

Death of a Family

This letter reminds me that every effort I make to preserve my marriage and my family is worth it.

When Life Hurts: Understanding Stepchildren...

Children in stepfamilies have experienced a multitude of losses and difficulties, and the death of a parent or a parental divorce is just the beginning.

How Your Husband Defines Romance

In order to meet your husband's need for romance, you must understand that it means something different for him than it does for you.

The Foundation of a ‘Oneness Marriage...

God has given us divine blueprints that offer hope, direction, and purpose for marriage.

Evaluating Your Spiritual Relationship Befor...

Your spiritual compatibility will influence the quality of your future marriage more than any other factor.

How Can I Help My Daughter Marry Well?

There are some non-negotiables that our daughters must look for in a prospective husband.

Ashley and Michael’s Covenant

I saw God's plan for marriage first hand as I walked my daughter down the aisle.

Combating Cohabitation With a Free Wedding

Weddings today are being seen more as a social affair than as a public declaration of the lifelong union of one man and one woman.

A Drive-Thru Wedding

Is there really much difference between the weddings in Las Vegas chapels and those that occur every week in many churches across America?

More Than a Wedding

A wedding is not the completion of engagement but the beginning of a new life.

Preparing Your Children for Marriage

We spend weeks training our dogs how to sit and heel, yet, when it comes to marriage, we leave our children to fend for themselves.

Are You Fearful About Becoming a Parent?

It’s important to learn God’s view on children.

Agreeing on Lifestyle Choices

Three powerful influences work together to drive many married couples over the financial cliff.

How to leave your parents after marriage

Respectfully Leaving Your Parents

When you marry, it's important to step away from depending on your parents for your livelihood and emotional support and depend on each other instead.

Superglue Your Marriage

The world's 50/50 Plan for marriage is destined for failure. God's plan calls for something much greater.

4 Clues Your Spouse Isn’t Listening

Communication struggles need to be identified before they can be repaired.

married couple in the kitchen facing each other; wife has arms around husband.

Just Tell Me What I Want to Hear

Even when it stings, I'm thankful for a husband who is straightforward.

The Number One Problem in Marriage

Open communication is essential to the life of a marriage relationship.

Mom and Dad walking with their daughter down a tree-lined path

Walking With God in Your Marriage

These seven spiritual disciplines will help you build your house on the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ.

Husband and wife cheek-to-cheed, smiling.

Great Dates

It's easy for a married couple to get into ruts—doing the same things together, year after year. Here are some ideas on how to plan a date night.

How Can I Increase Romance and Non-sexual In...

The foundation of a marriage is a commitment of unconditional love. Romance is an outward expression of that love ... and a thermometer of your relationship.

15 Ways to Please Your Husband

Enhance your husband's self-worth by discovering—and doing—what pleases him.

Before the Flowers Come: Three Steps to Prep...

There are ways in which we can prepare our lives to find comfort even after the death of a spouse.

Finding Comfort in the Midst of Grief

I had always turned to the Bible when I had problems, but after losing my husband I was hesitant.

Sabrina’s Wedding: The Calling

Much to my surprise, I realized God was calling me to be faithful, not single.

The Cohabitation Complication

The key to making marriage work—and what sets it apart from cohabitation—is commitment.

Choosing a Life Partner

The biggest decision you'll make outside of choosing to accept Jesus Christ as Savior.

Equally Yoked–God’s Perfect Plan

Though obedience to God can be difficult, it’s always worth it.

Finding Your Million Dollar Mate

Most people never take the time to approach dating, let alone the quest for a mate, with such care and purpose.

Looking for Mr. Right

What should you look for in a future spouse?

6 Character Traits to Look for in a Potentia...

When you are searching for the person who will join you in building a lifelong marriage, what really matters is character.

husband and wife sitting together outside smiling

10 Ideas: Helping Your Marriage Last a Lifet...

Advice from couples who have been married over 50 years

10 Ideas to Protect Your Marriage

Advice from couples who have been married over 50 years

11 Rules on Marriage You Won’t Learn i...

Here's some practical, counter-cultural advice on how to make marriage work.

After 25 Years, Am I Part of a Dying Breed?

In a world where life hits us hard at every turn we all long for a soft spot with arms that hold, eyes that embrace, and a heart that loves us in spite of ourselves–forever

5 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Covenant

It's time to realize our marriage vows are a covenant—a solemn oath made by a husband and wife to each other and to God. Here are some ideas for making a covenantal commitment a reality in your marriage.

Redefining the Vow

What does "in sickness and in health" really mean?

Redefining the Vow? (Part 2)

Readers respond to a recent Marriage Memo

Did I Need to Stop Dating?

Sometimes a ‘season of singleness’ helps you grow in your most important relationship … if you do it right.

Memorable Proposal Stories From Our Readers

Marriage Memo readers respond with their creative proposals.

Marriage Is Never What We Expect

I noticed three common themes that developed among responses to a recent series of Marriage Memo articles

Our Honeymoon Nightmare

Love, joy, and crickets.

After 72 Years They Died Holding Hands

Over many decades of marriage, Gordon and Norma Yeager were hardly apart.

Is There Hope for American Marriage?

Marriage was created by God for our good, for the good of our society, and for His plan to be fulfilled.

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When Your Spouse Suffers with Chronic Pain

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Where Can I Get Help For My Marriage?

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Will you be my Bridesmaid?

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I Needed Her to Be More Than Just My Wife

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There Is Hope for Your Marriage

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I Married the Wrong Person

Help! Is My Spouse Manipulating Me?

Your Spouse Is Not Your Enemy

Bad Boys and Hollywood Lies

A Gentleman Is Never Out of Style

How Far Is Too Far?

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Your Dating Questions Answered

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The Enneagram and My Marriage

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Marriage Should Be Fun

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Dull Knives and Missed Opportunities

When My Wife Wants Sex … But I’m Not...

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What Marriage Counseling Is … And Isn...

I Thought Our Debt Was His Problem

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Sex After Baby: From Her Side of the Bed

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I Don’t Love Him Anymore

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If Bill Gates Can Drop Off His Kids, So Can...

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Save Sex for the Honeymoon

Romantic Summer Getaways for Less

5 Keys to a Truly Romantic Marriage

We Didn’t Have a Clue We Had a Problem

When to Call It Off Before the Big Day

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All My Husband Heard From Me Was ‘BOOO...

‘I Told God I’d Rather Die Than Be Marri...

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I Am a Married Single Parent

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Guard Your Heart From Adultery

Kids Are Worth Every Single Penny—and More

Young, Married, and Unable to Have Sex

Making Resolutions for a Thriving Marriage

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Why I Wish We Hadn’t Lived Together Before...

What I Wish for Jeff Bezos and Tim Tebow

Maintaining Our Individuality in Marriage

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